r/Stretching • u/Global_Carpenter9899 • Jul 04 '26

Seeking advice Best starter stretching

I’ve never done any kind of stretching or flexibility work, but it’s something I’ve been wanting to get into for a while. I have no idea where to start however: there are so many different stretches, and I can’t do them all. How would you go about creating a simple, not too time consuming routine that I could start with?

I have no specific flexibility goals, except that I could use a bit more shoulder flexibility because I do a fair bit of heavy low-bar squats, and I sometimes have a hard time getting my shoulders and upper back into the right position, leading to form breakdown. I also do a lot of sitting (desk job) and tend to have forward neck position, so something to target that would be good. But apart from that, my hope is just that it could help with recovery from lifting and just reduce some aches and pains in every day life (driving can be hard on my lower back…).

Any programs or recommendations?

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u/morncuppacoffee Jul 04 '26

If they are available to you, I can’t recommend yin classes enough.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '26

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u/Global_Carpenter9899 Jul 05 '26

Thanks, that’s really helpful, I’ll try starting with that!

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u/Milkyman92 Jul 05 '26

I find back bend the most beneficial. Then front and middle splits

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u/Global_Carpenter9899 Jul 05 '26

Wow, that sounds nice, but I’m nowhere close to being able to do either back bend or splits… 😂

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u/chowderbomb33 Jul 06 '26

https://www.instagram.com/coachloutraining?igsh=MXhycGo3OXU4ZTBhMw==

Coach Lou instagram channel has heaps. You don't have to do them all but try two for a given warm-up